Student Financial Services Work Study

Liberty University, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a part-time Student Financial Services Work Study employee who provides onsite support to ensure Guillermin Financial Center runs smoothly.

The role reports to the Administrative Specialist and involves assisting with events, front desk tasks, and document management, with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Candidates must be a current Liberty student with GPA 2.5+ and basic Office skills.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, and weekends.
• Excellent and detail oriented communication, arithmetic, and organizational skills.
• Ability to utilize a calculator and computer including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must pass background checks and meet legal work eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist Administrative Specialist with event planning SFS staff and student events including Military Graduation ceremony, Military family fun day, FCI tabling events, CFAW, etc.
• Assist Administrative Specialist with daily needs within GFC office including monitoring the front desk
• Assist Administrative Specialist with document management tasks such as sorting mail, indexing Microfiche, filing work, etc.
• Assist Administrative Specialist with other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Word

Excel / Outlook

Education

Second-year Liberty University student, GPA 2.5+

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Student Financial Services (SFS) Work Study employees are responsible and accountable to the Administrative Specialist for Student Financial Services at Liberty University. The SFS Work Study employee provides onsite support and assistance to ensure the day-to-day operations of Guillermin Financial Center (GFC) are functioning smoothly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Administrative Specialist with event planning SFS staff and student events including Military Graduation ceremony, Military family fun day, FCI tabling events, CFAW, etc.
• Assist Administrative Specialist with daily needs within GFC office including monitoring the front desk
• Assist Administrative Specialist with document management tasks such as sorting mail, indexing Microfiche, filing work, etc.
• Assist Administrative Specialist with other duties as assigned
• Additional information may be found here

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Preferred Qualifications

• At least a second-year student at Liberty University in good standing (no reprimands or suspensions) Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include days, evenings, and weekends.
• Excellent and detail oriented communication, arithmetic, and organizational skills
• Ability to utilize a calculator and computer including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i)).
• Must pass various background checks, including, but not limited to, a check at the time of initial employment
• Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, or be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i)).
• Project site as well as Liberty University.
• Failure to pass a background check will result in immediate termination.
• Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan
• Must provide own transportation
• Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

• Communication and Comprehension
• Ability to represent Liberty University well in the Lynchburg community and surrounding areas
• Ability to adhere to federal, state, and institutional policy and compliance requirements including confidentiality and recordkeeping requirements
• Ability to stay organized and work in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent Computer skills
• Problem Solving
• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to travel to local and campus locations
• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building
• Occasionally required to handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is typically a climate-controlled office setting though some work on‑site outdoor locations (weather permitting) may occur Driving Requirements None

Time Type

Part time

Location

Onsite

Pay Rate

Starting at $12.77 Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner.

In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes.

All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes.

The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements.

The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law.

Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

Before you begin an application, please review our application process.

Come develop and improve valuable skills to use throughout your career by working at LU! We have many positions open that provide opportunities for students to serve the local Lynchburg community. Many offer flexible schedules to allow students to attend classes and complete their coursework.

Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Va., Liberty University has been Training Champions for Christ since 1971. As one of the nation’s largest Christian universities, Liberty employs a diverse community of faculty, staff, and student professionals who are united by a shared mission and commitment to excellence. Through their dedication and service, Liberty employees help create a collaborative, faith-driven environment that supports meaningful work and lasting impact.